Event Type 2 Family
april
08apr12:00 pm2:00 pmEclipse Watch Party at EpicCentralGrand Prairie Solar Eclipse Experience
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The 2024 eclipse promises to be even more spectacular than the historic 2017 eclipse, crossing over or coming close to more major cities and with
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The 2024 eclipse promises to be even more spectacular than the historic 2017 eclipse, crossing over or coming close to more major cities and with a maximum duration of totality that’s almost two minutes longer! Grand Prairie will be in totality at approximately 1:42 p.m. CDT. With 3 minutes and 35 seconds of totality, EpicCentral is the place to be to witness this once-in-a-lifetime experience! Enjoy live music, hands-on activities & more while you wait for the total solar eclipse to happen!
Before Monday’s eclipse watching at EpicCentral, Grand Prairie also has got weekend full of events lined across town. Details can be found here: https://www.visitgrandprairietx.com/solareclipse2024
Thursday, April 4
Spotting Craters activity at the Main Library (901 Conover Dr.)
Friday, April 5
Paper Mars Helicopters Activity at the Main Library (901 Conover Dr.)
Saturday, April 6
Mars candy Core Samples Activity at the Main Library (901 Conover Dr.)
Totality over Texas at the John Carl Pogue Planetarium (3201 Corn Valley Rd. ) Showings happening at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. (Spanish), 12 p.m., 1 p.m. (Spanish) & 2 p.m. Cost is $5 per person with a free pair of solar eclipse glasses given at the end of the show.
Opening day of Farmers Market (120 W. Main St.)
Sunday, April 7
Market on the Move (EpicCentral 2961 State Hwy 161)
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(Monday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
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The Grand Prairie Police Department proudly hosts the Annual Spring Classic Police Motorcycle Training and Skills Competition. This year’s competition will take place April
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The Grand Prairie Police Department proudly hosts the Annual Spring Classic Police Motorcycle Training and Skills Competition. This year’s competition will take place April 12th – 15th, 2023. The main competition days will be Friday and Saturday, April 12th & 13th. This year’s event will be held at The Epic parking lot, 2960 Epic Place, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052.
Since the first competition we have continued to grow and evolve. In 2014 we were glad to be able to introduce a new element, hosting the 1st annual Spring Classic Civilian Motorcycle Competition in conjunction with the police competition. This competition allows civilian and police riders to compete on the same courses, helping to promote rider training amongst civilian motorcycle enthusiasts. This continues to be a unique element of our event and we are excited to carry on the tradition of allowing civilian riders to compete alongside police officers!
The four-day event brings together officers from across the region to participate in valuable training that keeps them safe while performing their normal duties. The competition allows the officers to have fun while showing off their riding skills in front of spectators and having an opportunity to interact with the public in a non-enforcement role.
Through entry fees, sales and donations made at the event, and the support of our sponsors, we are able to make a sizeable contribution to the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, and in turn support the Special Olympic Athletes and Special Olympics movement as a whole.
The Hilton Garden Inn/Homewood Suites Grand Prairie will be the host hotel for this year’s event. The hotels are new and are on one property with a shared lobby. See the links provided to the hotels, to book your rooms today!
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10 (Wednesday) 8:00 am - 13 (Saturday) 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
13apr9:00 am1:00 pm2nd Annual Epic Dino Dash Fun Run, 5k & Relay
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The Epic will host its Second Annual Epic Dino Dash Fun Run, 5k and Relay–a dinosaur-themed event open to the community. SIGN UP HERE. The Fun Run and
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The Epic will host its Second Annual Epic Dino Dash Fun Run, 5k and Relay–a dinosaur-themed event open to the community. SIGN UP HERE.
The Fun Run and 5k will run concurrently, and the relay races will follow immediately afterwards. Both events will take place on the GrandLawn at Epic Central.
BodySpec will also be on site to offer walk-up Dexa scans, along with various local partners.
FUN RUN & 5K: ALL AGES
The Fun Run and 5k will start at 9:00am and take place on the Grand Lawn. Participants will run (or walk) laps around the pond between The Epic and The Summit. The 5k trail will include 4 laps that wind behind the hotels and Police Department located at Epic Central. All registrants will receive a swag bag with a t-shirt, medal, and various freebies and/or coupons. Kids 11 and under are free (must be accompanied by an adult who has registered for the event).
RELAY RACE: 18+ ONLY
The Relay Races will start at 10:30am and also take place on the Grand Lawn. Each race will include up to 5 teams of 4 (or up to 20 participants total for each race). The number of relay races will be determined by the number of registered participants. All registrants will receive a swag bag with a t-shirt, medal, and various freebies and/or coupons.
*All Relay Race registrants are automatically enrolled in the Fun Run/5k and DO NOT need to submit a separate registration/fee.
IN THE CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS EVENT WILL BE CANCELLED. ALL REGISTRANTS WILL BE ABLE TO PICK UP THEIR SWAG BAG FROM THE EPIC DURING REGULAR OPERATING HOURS APRIL 13-20. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS OR RAIN CHECKS ISSUED FOR THIS EVENT.
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(Saturday) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
21apr12:00 am6:00 pmBlack on the Block on the GrandLawn
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Black on the Block is a vibrant festival serving a dynamic platform for over 100 Black-owned businesses. This curated, immersive experience features great food, music,
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Black on the Block is a vibrant festival serving a dynamic platform for over 100 Black-owned businesses. This curated, immersive experience features great food, music, activations, special guests and unique networking opportunities to make for an unforgettable time. Learn more here.
BOTB is dedicated to uplifting entrepreneurs committed to growing their unique brands, enabling them to expand their market reach through consistent exposure to thousands of attendees, celebrities, influencers, publications, campaigns, and social media.
Want to be a Vendor?
Black on the Block is a curated market, so all vendors must go through an approval process each month. Our applications are not first come, first serve. You can apply here.
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(Sunday) 12:00 am - 6:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
may
04may2:00 pm10:00 pmAfrotunesSaturday, May 4 | 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Saturday, May 4 | 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.2971 S Hwy 161 Grand Prairie, TX 75052 Join us for a one-of-a-kind
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Saturday, May 4 | 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
2971 S Hwy 161 Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience that combines music, fun, and culture. Get ready to groove to the infectious rhythms of Afrobeats while supporting local, minority-owned businesses. This event offers a festival atmosphere where you can shop, enjoy incredible entertainment, and immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of our community. Come and create unforgettable memories as you celebrate diversity and empower small businesses. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable fusion of Afrobeats, fun, and cultural appreciation.
MORE INFO – Jambox at EpicCentral features a first-come, first-served “festival-viewing” lawn with no reserved seating. Patrons may be standing in front of you during a performance. Please be respectful of people around you – share the space, make room for others, and get to know your neighbors!
Items allowed:
Blankets
Lawn chairs (low to the ground with backs at shoulder height)
Personal coolers
Pets (must be on a leash; must pick up and dispose of waste immediately)
Items not allowed:
Pop-up tents
Tables
Large umbrellas
Glass containers
Large coolers
Please note: No outside vendors or sale of food, drink, or merchandise of any kind allowed without approval from The City of Grand Prairie.
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(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Jambox
2971 S Hwy 161 Grand Prairie, TX 75052
07may(may 7)12:00 pm09(may 9)10:00 pmSoul/R&B Festival at Jambox (3 Days!)
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Details coming soon! DFW’s best new place to see a band is Jambox, the outdoor music venue at EpicCentral. Whether you’re into rock or reggaeton,
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Details coming soon!
DFW’s best new place to see a band is Jambox, the outdoor music venue at EpicCentral. Whether you’re into rock or reggaeton, funk or punk, big phat beats, or beautiful country ballads, this place will be music to your ears. Jambox promises a fun, musical experience for everyone, steps away from vibrant dining options and the spectacular new Vegas-style water and light show, Illuvia. Ready to dance, sing, and get your groove back? Come catch the next live concert at Jambox.
MORE INFO – Jambox at EpicCentral features a first-come, first-served “festival-viewing” lawn with no reserved seating. Patrons may be standing in front of you during a performance. Please be respectful of people around you – share the space, make room for others, and get to know your neighbors!
Items allowed:
Blankets
Lawn chairs (low to the ground with backs at shoulder height)
Personal coolers
Pets (must be on a leash; must pick up and dispose of waste immediately)
Items not allowed:
Pop-up tents
Tables
Large umbrellas
Glass containers
Large coolers
Please note: No outside vendors or sale of food, drink, or merchandise of any kind allowed without approval from The City of Grand Prairie.
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7 (Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 9 (Thursday) 10:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
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Treat Mom to an unforgettable Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at The Finch! Experience a spread of delectable dishes including a custom omelet station, spring salads,
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Treat Mom to an unforgettable Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at The Finch! Experience a spread of delectable dishes including a custom omelet station, spring salads, a carving station, and irresistible sweet treats. $44 per person | $15 for guests ages 10-15 | Complimentary for children under 10.
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(Sunday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm(GMT-05:00)
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An Epic Remembrance: Remembering the true meaning of Memorial DayMay 20 – May 28 | All day GrandLawn at EpicCentral
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An Epic Remembrance: Remembering the true meaning of Memorial Day
May 20 – May 28 | All day
GrandLawn at EpicCentral
The True meaning of Memorial Day: This Installation of 400 American Flags will honor and remember the sacrifice of the heroes and families of The One Tribe Foundation’s WATCH (We Are The Children of Heroes) Program, and the fallen heroes from Grand Prairie
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance to honor those in our Military who have died in service to the United States of America. During May (Memorial May), in the days leading up to Memorial Day, we also remember and honor our First Responders who have died while serving our communities.
A public community event in May, leading to Memorial Day. We invite families to come out and join us at The Epic in Grand Prairie to view patriotism at its finest and to remember and honor those men and women who have sacrificed all for our Country and communities. You can see the numbers on paper of how many men and women have died while serving our Country and our communities; however, when you see the numbers (although only a portion of the total) in American Flags, you have a powerful understanding of how much blood has been shed for our Country. And when you see the faces of the fallen heroes and the faces of their children and widows/widowers, their sacrifice becomes more personal. You have a deeper understanding of what true sacrifice looks like.
W-A-T-C-H (We Are The Children of Heroes) is a program of One Tribe Foundation, a highly rated DFW-based non-profit organization that serves Veterans, first responders, frontline healthcare workers, and their families. WATCH is a program of OTF that serves the children of America’s fallen heroes. We are based in DFW but serve children and families across the United States. We have about 300 families in our WATCH Program.
The Remembrance: We will install one American Flag to honor each of the fallen heroes whose children and families we have been honored to serve. Each flag pole will have a tribute card with the hero’s name, date of death, and other details to honor their service and sacrifice. In addition to the fallen heroes of our WATCH program, we will honor the Fallen Grand Prairie Police Officers who have been killed in the line of Duty, and those fallen military heroes from Grand Prairie who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. We will also install additional flags and invite families from Grand Prairie (and other communities) who have lost a family member while serving to visit the flag garden and add a tribute card to honor their hero.
Thank You: We wish to thank the City of Grand Prairie and the leadership of “EpicCentral” for their support of this remembrance.
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may 20 (Monday) - 28 (Tuesday)(GMT-05:00)
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GrandLawn
24may7:00 pm9:30 pmBranoofunck On Stage at Jambox
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Two Hip Hop heads join forces. Menace the DJ spins and Medz on drums create the ultimate combo!! Come see Dallas’ hottest Hip Hop duo
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Two Hip Hop heads join forces. Menace the DJ spins and Medz on drums create the ultimate combo!! Come see Dallas’ hottest Hip Hop duo at the Jambox. Learn more about Branoofunck here.
DFW’s best new place to see a band is Jambox, the outdoor music venue at EpicCentral. Whether you’re into rock or reggaeton, funk or punk, big phat beats, or beautiful country ballads, this place will be music to your ears. Jambox promises a fun, musical experience for everyone, steps away from vibrant dining options and the spectacular new Vegas-style water and light show, Illuvia. Ready to dance, sing, and get your groove back? Come catch the next live concert at Jambox.
You can learn about other events coming to Jambox and EpicCentral here.
MORE INFO – Jambox at EpicCentral features a first-come, first-served “festival-viewing” lawn with no reserved seating. Patrons may be standing in front of you during a performance. Please be respectful of people around you – share the space, make room for others, and get to know your neighbors!
Items allowed:
Blankets
Lawn chairs (low to the ground with backs at shoulder height)
Personal coolers
Pets (must be on a leash; must pick up and dispose of waste immediately)
Items not allowed:
Pop-up tents
Tables
Large umbrellas
Glass containers
Large coolers
Please note: No outside vendors or sale of food, drink, or merchandise of any kind allowed without approval from The City of Grand Prairie.
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(Friday) 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm(GMT-05:00)
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Jazzmasters featuring Quamon Fowler & Friends Saturday, May 257:00 PM -9:30 PM2971 S Hwy 161 Grand Prairie, TX 75052
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Jazzmasters featuring Quamon Fowler & Friends
Saturday, May 25
7:00 PM -9:30 PM
2971 S Hwy 161 Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Jambox at EpicCentral features a first-come, first-served “festival-viewing” lawn with no reserved seating. Patrons may be standing in front of you during a performance. Please be respectful of people around you – share the space, make room for others, and get to know your neighbors!
Items allowed:
- Blankets
- Lawn chairs (low to the ground with backs at shoulder height)
- Personal coolers
- Pets (must be on a leash; must pick up and dispose of waste immediately)
Items not allowed:
- Pop-up tents
- Tables
- Large umbrellas
- Glass containers
- Large coolers
Please note: No outside vendors or sale of food, drink, or merchandise of any kind allowed without approval from The City of Grand Prairie.
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(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
Jambox
2971 S Hwy 161 Grand Prairie, TX 75052